Muhammad Zeeshan Shakir

Summary

Professor Muhammad Zeeshan Shakir is a leading academic in digital technologies and AI at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS), directing the Digital Connectivity & Innovation Centre (DCIC). He holds a PhD in Electronic & Electrical Engineering and is a Senior Member of IEEE and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His expertise spans 6G/5G networks, AI-driven systems, IoT applications, and smart infrastructure. Shakir has secured £7M+ in research funding and led numerous international projects. He has supervised over 50 PhD/Postdoctoral researchers and published 150+ papers.

Education:

• B.E. in Electrical Engineering, NED University (2002)
• MSc in Communications & Signal Processing, University of Strathclyde (2006)
• PhD in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, University of Strathclyde (2010)

Research Interests:

• 6G/5G Networks: Non-Terrestrial Networks, Energy Efficiency
• AI: Generative AI, Predictive Maintenance
• IoT: Environmental Monitoring, Healthcare Applications

Awards:

• Knowledge Exchange Excellence Award
• Fred W. Ellersick Award (IEEE)
• Herald Higher Education Project of the Year

Grants & Collaborations:

• £1M lead on Ayrshire 5G Innovation Region (2024-2025)
• £2.3M NIHR-funded extreme weather warning system (2023-2027)
• Innovate UK KTP projects in AI automation and predictive maintenance

Labs & Teams: Director of UWS DCIC, chairs IEEE committees on Public Safety Tech and Backhaul Networking.